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Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."-George R. R. Martin For fifteen years FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But now, into his isolated life, visitors begin to arrive: Fitz's mentor from his assassin days, a hedge-witch who foresees the return of a long-lost love, and the Fool, the former White Prophet, who be...

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Fifteen dragons have set off on a dangerous trek up the Rain Wild River, in hopes of rediscovering their lost haven, the ancient city of Kelsingra. Accompanying them is a disparate group of rejects from Rain Wild society, including strong and defiant young Thymara, wealthy dragon scholar and Trader's wife Alise, and her companion, the urbane Sedric. These human keepers yearn also to create a new home where they can decide their own fate. But i...

Too much time has passed since the powerful dragon Tintaglia helped the people of the Trader cities stave off an invasion of their enemies. The Traders have forgotten their promises, weary of the labor and expense of tending earthbound dragons who were hatched weak and deformed. If neglected, the creatures will rampage—or die—so itis decreed that they must move farther upriver toward Kelsingra, the mythical homeland whose location is locked de...

The first book in Hobb's bestselling series sees Fitz, son of Chilvary Farseer, cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. But when he is finally welcomed into the royal household, he must embrace his new life of weaponry, scribbing, courtly manners and how to kill a man as he trains to become a royal assassin.

The bestselling author takes readers deep into the history behind the "Farseer" series in this exclusive new novella. Fans will not want to miss these tantalising new insights into the much-loved fantasy world and its unforgettable characters. 'Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers' "Times

Sinds mensenheugenis wordt het koninkrijk van de Zes Hertogdommen bestuurd door het koningsgeslacht der Zieners. Een nieuwkomer aan het hof, de bastaard Fitz, die onder meer beschikt over de magische gave van Het Vermogen, blijkt een regelrechte bedreiging voor de troon. Fitz arriveert in Jhaampe, diep in het Bergrijk. Hier zal de huwelijksceremonie van Veritas met prinses Kettricken plaatsvinden, of liever gezegd, hier zal Regaal zijn jawoor...

A truly extraordinary saga . . . The characterizations are consistently superb, and [Hobb] animates everything with love for and knowledge of the sea."-BooklistAs the ancient tradition of Bingtown's Old Traders slowly erodes under the cold new order of a corrupt ruler, the Vestrits anxiously await the return of their liveship-a rare magic ship carved from sentient wizardwood, which bonds the ships mystically with those who sail them. And Althe...

Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."-George R. R. Martin Prince Dutiful has been rescued from his Piebald kidnappers and the court has resumed its normal rhythms. There FitzChivalry Farseer, gutted by the loss of his wolf bondmate, must take up residence at Buckkeep as a journeyman assassin. Posing as a bodyguard, Fitz becomes the eyes and ears behind the walls, guiding a kingdom strayin...

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Het Lot van de Moordenaar is het derde en laatste deel van De Boeken van Fitz en de Nar, Robin Hobbs terugkeer naar de wereld van de Zieners. Fitz' dochter Bij is op brute wijze ontvoerd door leden van de Raad van Vier tijdens hun zoektocht naar de Onverwachte Zoon, van wie gezegd wordt dat hij ongelofelijke krachten heeft. Maar als Fitz de achtervolging inzet, ontsnappen de ontvoerders door een Vermogenszuil en laten ze geen enkel spoor acht...

Once dragons ruled the Rain Wilds, tended by privileged human servants known as Elderlings. But now the magnificent creatures have been driven nearly to extinction—and the last of their kind, born weak and deformed, have one last hope of survival: to return to their ancient city of Kelsingra.After a long and harsh journey, Kelsingra is finally near, on the far side of the toxic Rain Wild River. But the greatest trial still lies ahead for the d...

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De Geheimen van de Nar is het tweede deel van Robin Hobbs De Boeken van Fitz en de Nar. Met deze trilogie keerde Hobb na meer dan tien jaar eindelijk terug naar de wereld van de Zieners, én de wereld van FitzChevalric. Lang geleden veranderden Fitz en de Nar de wereld. Ze brachten de magie van de draken terug, stelden het koningshuis van de Zieners zeker en stabiliseerden zo het koninkrijk van de Zes Hertogdommen. Althans, dat dachten ze. Maa...

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